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Canada Post Strike Looming

Canada Post Strike Looming

As holidays start to ramp up, Canada Post has a looming strike hanging over everyone’s heads.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced they have voted ​in favour of going on strike​ should labour talks not come to agreement.

Montreal Dock Workers Go On Partial Strike

Canadian supply chains are just hurting this time of year, with Montreal dock workers ​going on partial strike​ with no specified end date.

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